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Matthew William Mckee

Matthew William Mckee

Jan 20, 2016

Matthew William McKee, 25, of Middletown, died Wednesday, January 20, 2016, at home. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on October 7, 1990 to parents William Frank and Robin E. (Keller) McKee.Matthew attended Miami University and was on the Redhawks swim team. He was also on the swim team while in high school. In addition to his parents, Matthew is...

Scott D. Bruggeman

Scott D. Bruggeman

Jan 18, 2016

Scott D. Bruggeman, 45, of Middletown, died Monday, January 18, 2016, at home. He was born in Middletown on May 29, 1970 to parents David and Ginger (Lolli) Bruggeman.Scott had worked with the Middletown Fire Department for 20 years, retiring in 2015. He served his country in the United States Marine Corp during Desert Shield/Storm. Scott is survived by his...

Violet Virginia Barber

Violet Virginia Barber

Jan 18, 2016

Violet Virginia Barber, 95, of Middletown, died Monday, January 18, 2016, at The Woodlands of Middletown. She was born in South Shore, Kentucky on July 13, 1920 to parents Dudley W. and Sophia (Day) Morton.Virginia worked as a teacher for 40 years, the last 20 of those at Middletown High School. She was a member of First United Methodist Church,...

Charles A. "Chuck" Porter

Charles A. "Chuck" Porter

Jan 17, 2016

We regret to announce the passing of Charles A. Porter, also affectionately known as Chuck. Chuck passed away surrounded by his family & friends on January 17, 2016. He is survived by his loving wife, children, grandchildren, and a host of family & friends.In his honor there will be a celebration of his birthday & life on January 29, 2016...

Jodie Lee Gray Reese

Jodie Lee Gray Reese

Jan 16, 2016

Jodie Lee Gray Reese, 52, loving mother, daughter, grandmother and sister, of Greensboro, NC and recently of Franklin, OH went to be with our Heavenly Father on January 16, 2016. She was born in Middletown on August 13, 1963.She leaves behind her mother, Sandy (Tony) Helton Gray Donisi; father, Richard L. (Carolyn) Gray; daughters, Abigail C. Reese & Margo Lee...

William Calvin Burton

William Calvin Burton

Jan 13, 2016

William Calvin "Breezy" Burton, 87, of Middletown, died Wednesday, January 13, 2016, at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. He was born in Cannel City, Kentucky on July 24, 1928 to parents Calloway and Mary Florence (Keeton) Burton.Breezy worked as a bar mill roller in the hot strip at Armco Steel, retiring in 1990 after 42 years with the company....

Hobart "Les" Chase

Hobart "Les" Chase

Jan 8, 2016

Hobart L. "Les" Chase, 94, died January 8, 2016, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Cincinnati on July 7, 1921, the son of Roland and Margaret (Brossard) Chase.Les attended Roger Bacon High School and the University of Cincinnati. He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps on his 21st birthday. He served with the 3rd Division in the South...

Monroe F. Brown

Monroe F. Brown

Jan 6, 2016

Monroe F. Brown, 90, of Bedford, Kentucky, died Wednesday, January 6, 2016, at Baptist Hospital Northeast in LaGrange, Ky. He was born in Esserville, Virginia on August 4, 1925 to parents Mack and Viola (Wagner) Brown.Monroe had worked for Howard Paper Mill for 22 years, retiring in 1988. He served his country in the United States Army during World War...

Mary Rose Bolen

Mary Rose Bolen

Jan 2, 2016

Rose Bolen, 95, of Monroe, died Saturday, January 2, 2016, at Bickford Assisted Living. She was born in Hyden, Kentucky on June 28, 1920 to parents James and Almeda (Young) Cornett.Rose retired from Middletown City Schools working in the cafeteria then worked for McDonald`s on Breiel until she was 91. She also enjoyed sewing and reading and was very active...

Roberta Kathleen Hammond

Roberta Kathleen Hammond

Dec 30, 2015

Roberta Kathleen (O'Friel) Hammond "Kathy", age 70, died on December 30, 2015 at her home after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's Disease. She was a long time resident of Laconia, NH. She was born on September 23, 1945 in Elizabeth, NJ, the daughter of the late Robert M. and Garnette Rosalie (Thomas) O'Friel.Kathy lived in Rochester, NY before moving to...

Cathie E. Hodson

Cathie E. Hodson

Dec 30, 2015

Cathie E. Hodson, 56, of Wayne Township, died Wednesday, December 30, 2015, at her parent's home. She was born in Middletown on November 7, 1959.Cathie was involved in 4H for many years. She taught 5th grade at Creekview Elementary and was very involved in extracurricular activities at the school. She was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church and volunteered...

Melva B. Tewart

Melva B. Tewart

Dec 27, 2015

Melva B. Tewart, 98, of Middletown, died Sunday, December 27, 2015, at Garden Manor Retirement Village. She was born in Lebanon on March 15, 1917 to parents Roy and Mary Elizabeth (Conner) Brandenburg.Melva was a graduate of Lebanon High School and the Middletown Business School. She retired from the Ohio Department of Transportation. She was a member of Prosser Chapter...

Robert Scott Charles

Robert Scott Charles

Dec 18, 2015

Robert Scott Charles, known as "Scott" to his family & friends, was called home on Friday, December 18, 2015. He was born in Hamilton on December 6, 1965 to his loving parents Robert L. and Judy Ann (McCutcheon) Charles. He was the oldest of three children, followed by his brother, Chris and sister, Mary-Margaret.Scott worked as an electrician with IBEW...

Edward Karwacki

Edward Karwacki

Dec 17, 2015

Edward Karwacki, 96, of Middletown, died Thursday, December 17, 2015, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland on November 5, 1919 to parents Zygmond and Hedwig (Niedzwiecka) Karwacki.Ed was an Army Veteran serving during WWII, a 45 year member of the American Legion Post 218 where he served as Past Commander and on the Honor Guard. He...

Patricia J. Brunswick

Patricia J. Brunswick

Dec 17, 2015

Patricia J. "Patty" Brunswick, 83, of Monroe, died Thursday, December 17, 2015, at The Woodlands of Middletown. She was born in Middletown on June 23, 1932 to parents Charles and Juanita (Catching) Greer.Patty graduated from Monroe High School in 1950. She was a member of Big Brothers – Big Sisters organization, active in her church & was a life master...

Edna T. Donisi

Edna T. Donisi

Dec 15, 2015

Edna T. Donisi, 95, of Middletown, died Tuesday, December 15, 2015, at Renaissance West at North Bend Crossing. She was born in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky on January 3, 1920 to parents Elijah Franklin and Bertha Jane (Huff) Hollon.Edna had worked as a cashier in school cafeterias for the Middletown City Schools, mostly at Jefferson Elementary School, retiring after 25 years....

Chad Edwin Fugate

Chad Edwin Fugate

Dec 14, 2015

Chad Edwin Fugate was born on February 25, 1976 in Middletown. He was granted his angel wings on December 14, 2015 at Atrium Medical Center. He was the son of Colleen Johnson and Darius Fugate.Chad was a victim of cerebral palsy from birth. He fought the good fight. His mother often referred to him as her little Gideon (a mighty...

Samuel W. Jackson

Samuel W. Jackson

Dec 14, 2015

Samuel Willis Jackson, 92, of Middletown, made his journey to Heaven on December 14, 2015, at Otterbein-Lebanon Retirement Community. He was born in Winchester, Kentucky on May 25, 1923 to parents Russell and Maggie May (Farmer) Jackson.Sam worked as a Barber for 52 years, retiring in 2000. He served his country in the United States Army during World War II....

Charles James "Jim" Loman

Charles James "Jim" Loman

Dec 13, 2015

Charles James "Jim" Loman, 81, formerly of Trenton, died Sunday, December 13, 2015, at Jewish Hospital. He was born in Hamilton on July 19, 1934 to parents Charles C. and Aletha (Lemmons) Loman.Jim had worked as a machine operator for Chrysler Automotive. He served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict. He married Bernice Abrams...

Tolbert Godsey

Tolbert Godsey

Dec 9, 2015

Tolbert Godsey, 85, of Madison Township, died Wednesday, December 9, 2015, at Bickford Assisted Living. He was born in Ary, Kentucky on May 11, 1930 to parents William and Jessamine (Holliday) Godsey.Tolbert worked as a crane operator for Armco Steel Corp. for 36 years, retiring in 1990. He served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict...

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